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Nikkei Community Internship Program
The JCCCNC is one of the community based organizations that participate
in the Nikkei Community Internship (NCI) Program offered by the
California Japanese American Community Leadership Council (CJACLC),
Japanese Community Youth Council (JCYC) in Northern California
and the Little Tokyo Service Center (LTSC) in Southern California.
About the Program
The Nikkei Community Internship Program is a statewide program,
which offers college students an opportunity to obtain experience
supporting the work of various community organizations while increasing
their understanding of contemporary issues affecting Japanese Americans.
Coordinated by the Japanese Community Youth Council (JCYC) in Northern
California and the Little Tokyo Service Center (LTSC) in Southern
California, the goal of the program is to support the development
of the next generation of community leaders.
The NCI program supports the leadership development of participants
through:
- Giving young Nikkei greater exposure to opportunities and needs
in the Japanese American community
- Promoting interaction and networking between existing Nikkei
organizations and institutions
- Connecting young Nikkei with mentors in the Japanese American
community, who inspire and peak their interest in the work of
community organizations
- Providing a fun learning experience that creates energy and
a desire to participate in the Japanese American community and
other communities to which they belong
The program consists of an eight-week summer internship where interns
are placed at organizations such as the Japanese Community and Cultural
Center of Northern California, National Japanese American Historical
Society, Nichi Bei Times and the Japanese American Citizens League.
Each intern earns a $2,000 scholarship for their participation in
the program in addition to receiving training and experience in
community service.
During the eight-week program, one day of each week is reserved
for the interns to visit various Japanese American organizations
and groups to expand their knowledge of available services and resources.
The interns also meet and dialogue with various community leaders.
For more information, please contact:
Erika Tamura at 415-202-7909 or etamura
or visit our website at www.nikkeiyouth.org
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